Updated software licenses are the key to innovation and progress.
Does this situation sound familiar? The company is using outdated software products. Software applications haven't been updated to new versions for years, updates have been neglected, and ultimately, the software manufacturer no longer supports the applications. A current successor product from the same manufacturer seems too complex to the responsible decision-makers in the company and also involves high licensing costs. The company lacks a strategic approach to software deployment. Often, short-term decisions are made, replacing the outdated software with another product simply to keep the application running.
Neglected license management, given the complex requirements of the software products used, can hinder strategic decisions within a company. Sometimes, the sheer number of software products used in organizations is both impressive and threatening.
For years, we've observed a trend among our clients to reduce the number of software vendors within their organizations, maintain cost transparency, and prioritize the added value of the software. The major players in the software market are the primary beneficiaries of this development. And for good reason: Microsoft and other US corporations revolutionized cloud-based software delivery via a subscription model early on.
Global revenue from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) will rise to over US$200 billion by 2023.an increase of over 25% compared to 2020). Of the 10 highest-revenue software companies Worldwide, besides US corporations, only SAP (ranked 3rd, Germany) and HCL (ranked 10th, India) are found in the ranking.
Our working world has become more collaborative, flexible, and modern in a short time. The race among software providers to shape the workplaces of the future is in full swing. Microsoft is a remarkable example of this process. Innovations are continuously being introduced to its core product, Microsoft Teams.Microsoft Inspire 2022: Innovations coming to Teams)
Innovation is a process in which the introduction of new technologies and the establishment of successful ideas are crucial. Innovative capacity should enable individuals, groups, and organizations to continuously generate innovations. Here, the complex interplay between people, their organization, and the technology used is decisive.
Another example is the use of open-source software in companies. It has been increasing for years and, according to IT decision-makers, will be on par with proprietary software within two years. The German Federal Government has been promoting the use of open source for years. Project “Open CoDE” The fact that it serves as a shared platform for public administration to exchange open source software is proof of this.
Commercial software or open source? The combination of both concepts guarantees the organization maximum innovation while maintaining independence and sustainability. Do you have questions about using modern software products from manufacturers like Microsoft, HCL, or Atlassian?
Do you need a software demo or would you like to discuss a specific use case? We would be happy to advise you comprehensively on your questions regarding software licenses.
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